iVe Testing and Validation Technical Paper

In the previous blog entry we took a look at iVe’s value in accident reconstruction and the difference between EDR data and data stored in other vehicle systems. Data is only valuable if it can be relied upon to be accurate. As such, it is a fair question to ask whether or not the data acquired by iVe has been tested and validated.

As a matter of fact, it has! A newly published technical paper addresses the accuracy of the speed data reported in two common systems supported by iVe – MyFord/MyFord Touch (Sync Generation 2) and Sync3 (Sync Generation 3) systems.

Why Is This Important?

Scientific findings and discoveries can have far-reaching implications for individuals and society, including the reliance upon the material by professionals in our legal system. This is one reason for making sure such scientific material undergoes a process of quality control known as peer review before it is published. Peer review involves subjecting the author’s scholarly work, research, and conclusions to the scrutiny of other experts in the same field to check its validity and evaluate its suitability for publication.

Why Is an SAE Technical Paper Significant?

In the automotive industry, SAE International (formerly the Society of Automotive Engineers) is generally considered the highest level of peer review. The testing process, acquired data, and resulting conclusions are subjected to a double-blind peer review by several engineering experts. Those experts had the ability to accept the paper for publication, insist upon changes, or even reject it.

Summary of Testing and Findings

The bottom line to note is that the data acquired from the Ford SYNC modules was tested under normal driving, hard acceleration, hard deceleration, and directional changes, and the data was found to be accurate for all tests. The following sample chart shows the accuracy of Ford SYNC generation 3 data (which includes both GPS-derived speeds and actual wheel speeds), acquired by iVe, as compared with data recorded by the VBOX Sport. This test involved hard acceleration and hard deceleration in both forward and reverse.

Strengthening the Case for Applied Use

The testing and validation of Ford SYNC data through SAE further strengthens the case for using and trusting vehicle system data in investigations. Though the types of data recorded in a given vehicle depends on the OEM and the type of system installed, it is worthwhile during the course of an investigation to identify what vehicle data may be obtainable by iVe. To that end, in the weeks ahead Berla will post additional blogs on how to definitively identify vehicles, the systems installed in them, and the data types that may be present.

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iVe Software v2.0.0

Release Date: May 2018

File Size: 459 MB

Notes for this Release:

The release of iVe 2.0 is more than just a software release, it is a user driven monumental move forward and brings investigators at all levels into the world of vehicle forensics. Along with the 2.0 iVe Software release, we are also releasing version 2.0 of the Mobile app and announcing the new 2.0 hardware kit. Here are the highlights for each of the tools in the ecosystem.

This .zip file contains all of the prerequisites, drivers and main application, and requires a valid, up-to-date license to decrypt the download file.

iVe Software v2.1

This release introduces support for a considerable number of Nissan and INFINITI vehicles manufactured from 2008 to 2017, as well as select Volkswagen vehicles dating back to 2010.

This release also brings some new features and improvements by customer request. The ‘Search’ section, which was radically revamped and improved in the iVe 2.0 release, has received a few refinements and tweaks to make it even sharper.

Between iVe 2.0 and 2.1 several changes have been implemented to improve data parsing in various supported systems. Several minor bug fixes and user interface improvements round out the release.

This .zip file contains all of the prerequisites, drivers and main application, and requires a valid, up-to-date license to decrypt the download file.

iVe Software v2.0.3

Release Date: September 2018

File Size: 459 MB

Notes for this Release:

Version 2.0.3 includes a change for tracklog parsing in some newer Ford SYNC generation 3 systems. This is the lone change included in iVe version 2.0.3, but it can prove a significant one for investigations involving some newer Ford vehicles.

It is recommended that users update to the new version in order to fully take advantage of the above improvement.

This .zip file contains all of the prerequisites, drivers and main application, and requires a valid, up-to-date license to decrypt the download file.